On 5 Jan 2007 12:14:39 -0800, "Ken" wrote:


Remi wrote:
I need to remove a hex screw, but the head is stripped. Any ideas? Thanks.

Lots of ways depending on the situation.

If the head protrudes, grab it with vise grips and twist it out.

If the head does not protrude, cut a slot with a dremel and than back
it out with a screwdriver.

Another method is to drill a pilot hole in the center and then get it

If you can drill with a left-handed drill bit, that's even better.
Sometimes the screw comes out while you're drilling.

HarborFreight now has a low-priced set of 4, when it used to be hard
to get even two sizes. I have 'em but haven't used them yet.

out with a screw extractor. Google on "easy out".

They also make a tool that basically combines the drilling and the
extracting in one step, but the name of that tool escapes me at the
moment. Used a lot for getting out old locks that have those one-way
screws holding them to the door.

If this is a large fastener, like the alternator on a car or something,
then there is another tool for this purpose like the set at Sears:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...TOOL&ihtoken=1

Ken